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FV09 XSJ

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,980 mi
Last recorded61,980 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 XSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 61,980 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 61,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 59,739 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 59,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,726 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 51,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 48,746 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 21 Jun 2021 48,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 22 Jun 2020 45,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,333 miles

Under Trays fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,596 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,480 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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FV09 XSJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 73,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV09 XSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV09 XSJ registered?

FV09 XSJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 XSJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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